DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIP. The mindset of a great DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST in volleyball is all about fostering the right attitude at all times, and thinking smart both on and off the court to maximize the chances of making great defensive plays.The attitude is "NOTHING HITS THE FLOOR".While natural talent and the repetition of countless drills clearly goes a long way in helping a player go from an average defender to a good one, it’s possessing the correct mindset that separates merely good defenders from great ones.The right mindset consists of an excellent reading of each and every situation a player may find themselves in during a game, and a confident, aggressive attitude that fosters the belief of being able to get to every ball. Only by repetition and countless drills will one achieve greatness and instinctive reaction to play great defense.

Skill One PASSING

Athletic PositionThe pass starts with foot placement, athletic position and proper arm alignment. If you’re right handed, your right foot should be slightly in front of your left, a little more than shoulder-width apart and bend the knees slightly so that from this position, you can easily move to the ball, wherever it may land.

Skill Two SERVING

Each play starts off with a serve. The server steps behind the line at the very back of the court, called the end line, and has freedom to serve from wherever he or she pleases as long as the foot does not touch or cross the line. If the server’s foot crosses the end line, it is considered a foot fault, and results in a side-out—a change in possession—of the ball.

Skill Three HITTING

Attacking the ball is all about timing and precision. The goal of the third hit, or spike, is to make the ball difficult for the opposing team to return. The approach for a front-row attack starts several feet behind the 10-foot line. You should be in an athletic position with your knees and hips flexed; your feet should be about shoulder-width apart, and all your weight should be on the balls of your feet.

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